Sundance then Spearfish.
Yesterday I rode Sundance. I picked a route from Trailforks. Pedaled away from anchor which is always enjoyable. First part was on XC skiing trail: wide and tame except for climbs. Then came logging haul roads. Finally descent with several harsh hike pieces back to the van. Interesting: a race was just completed, there were no routes on TF. Today I rode at Spearfish on trails that were part of the famous Dakota five oh, (50) miles on Labor Day, many riders created race route that were on TF. If the Sundance course was on TF I would had a more pleasurable ride.
Sunday’s storm lighting strikes on dry forest vegetation had potential of fires. B4 I pedaled away several FS fire rigs climbed past me that to me indicating they would soon be facing fire. I smelled no smoke and did not see them deployed.
Drove away for drive to Spearfish, SD arriving middle of afternoon. Interstate driving is just steering, driving is on the 2 lanes. Destination was Tinton trail TH out of town. Found an exposed open area for the night. After dinner a short lived Tstorm passed over dropping hail. Rest of night was calm and warm.
This morning I pedaled away on Tinton trail. I rode here back in ’08. First ride with PUSH tuned shock on my Turner TNT 5 Spot. Realized how much more enjoyable the ride could be. Over the following years the trail had been more sustainable such as moving it on side slope out of the creek. Forest is conifer hardwood mix including aspen, oak, and birch. Tread is moist wood dirt. Single track.
Finished ride noticing temp was rising and now oppressive.
Next up was an interstate jaunt to Rapid to buy locally roasted coffee, drop off my laptop for repair, Disciunt to balance van’s wheels, and groceries. I am a visitor here fitting into the local scene. Grocery store, non chain, was wanting. Produce dept was like after thought. Wheels balanced eliminated front wheels rumble as they needed much weights.
Weather forecast called for severe thunderstorm and high wind starting at 2. I wanted to be anchored off the road b4 it hit. Internet located a free XG near Sturgis back where I came from. I drove to it, I stayed here last time through. Wind picking up at 8PM. Forecast for tomorrow wants strong winds, perhaps too strong to ride in the forest. Facts will be learned tomorrow morning.